Sunday February 12, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Celebrate Scandinavian culture through music, crafts, and traditional treats for the whole family!

Wednesday February 22, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

The Creature Conservancy returns for another information-filled evening for teens and adults, bringing many more wild animal surprises! Here's your chance to see and learn about these truly unique creatures and get your questions answered.

The Creature Conservancy, located in Ann Arbor, brings people and wildlife together in educational settings. The Conservancy is part of Copper Leaf Crossing, which is home to the several animal related businesses--all in one amazing 23 acre village. They also have a wide variety of domestic and exotic creatures on the Copper Leaf Crossing campus - no appointment needed to view - just roam the grounds!

This event is for adults and teens (grade 6 and up)

Sunday March 11, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- The Ark
316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (map)

Called "The Mark Twain of Contemporary Kid's Music," Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Harley is a musician, storyteller, author, and playwright who has carved out a reputation as one of the finest family performers in the U.S. Nominated four times for a Grammy, Harley won the award in 2007 for Best Spoken Word for Children. In 2001, he was inducted into the National Storytelling Network's Circle of Excellence and is a recipient of the Magic Penny Award from the Children's Music Network for his lifelong contributions toward bettering the lives of children through music.

Friday March 23, 2012: 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Eric Litwin (aka Mr. Eric) is a "New York Times" bestselling author of "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes." He is a guitar-strumming, book-writing, harmonica-blowing, banjo-picking, song-singing, award-winning, folksy, fun type of guy! Kids will sing, dance, and fall in love with books at Eric's exciting and interactive performances, featuring acoustic guitar, blues harmonica, folk song from around the world, and his popular Pete the Cat stories!

Sunday March 25, 2012: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Young dancers from the Ann Arbor Civic Ballet will leap and twirl to uplifting tales and poems. The audience will be invited to dance along!

Sunday April 29, 2012: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

The Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti District Libraries will once again join forces to offer a family celebration of El Dia de Los Ninos (Children's Day) Enjoy music, dancing, and traditional treats and crafts.

Thursday May 10, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Celebrate Children's Book Week with a theatrical performance featuring humor and audience participation! Michigan's Magic Carpet Theatre encourages children to use their imaginations to become better readers. Their performance includes favorites like "Where the Wild Things Are," "The Fisherman and His Wife," and the "Sneetches."